Health Benefits of Plantains

Jasz

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Plantains are delicious, they can be eaten raw or cooked, and they have a slightly sweet taste. They are often used in savory dishes and are perfect for adding to stir-fries, curries, stews, and salads.
This fruit is relatively low in calories but still offers essential nutrients.

Plantains are a fruit that can be used like a vegetable. They are related to the banana and plantain is their more savory cousin—it's very nutritious and has many medicinal properties.

This may come as a surprise to those who have heard that plantains are only good for snacking on while watching movies, but they actually can be very beneficial to one's health.
As it turns out, plantain contains plenty of fiber and potassium, which is necessary for regulating your blood sugar. Plantains are a good source of magnesium, manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin A

It also contains antioxidants which help prevent cancer, can cure fever, diabetics , intestinal worms and other diseases. Plantains can even help with pain in the back or joints by reducing inflammation.

Plantain is an underused vegetable that can be used in many recipes. It is very common in Latin and African cuisine.

A ripe plantain contains up to 2 grams of protein per serving. It is also high in B vitamins and potassium.

A plantain can be mashed or sliced to make it easier to eat. It can be eaten raw or cooked.
 
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